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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 587.98 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 587.98 and 145.41 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 587.98 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/587.98 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 587.98 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 85,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,498.17/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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